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Frontier Pathways Scenic and Historic Byways Corridor Path to Adventure Frontier Pathways Scenic And Historic Byway Corridor Management Plan Prepared by Frontier Pathways Scenic Byway, Inc. www.FrontierPathways.org April 2010 Frontier Pathways Corridor Management Plan Frontier Pathways Scenic Byway Vision Statement To share with or interpret for visitors the scenic, historical and recreational assets along the byway route, while balancing the preservation of these assets with the economic development of the region. January 1995 Frontier Pathways Corridor Management Plan TABLE OF CONTENTS Section 1: Introduction …...………………………………………………………. 1 Location and Route ...……..…………………….…………………………….…… 2 Purpose of Plan …..……………………………….…………………………….….. 2 Desired Benefits and Outcomes.…………………………………………………… 2 Section 2: Public Involvement Process ……….………………………………… . 5 Corridor Management Planning Process .……… …………………………………. 5 Ongoing Involvement ..……………………………………………………………. 5 Media Relations ..……………………………………………………………….….. 5 Section 3: Byway Organization, Management, And Partnership Development …………………..……………………………… 6 Byway Organization and Community Leadership ..…………………….................. 6 Organizational Structure .……………….………….……………............................ 6 Management Approach .……………………………..…………………………...... 6 Administrative Needs ………………………………..………….………………..... 6 Partnerships …………………………………………….……….…………………. 7 Section 4: Byway Organization Vision and Objectives ……….………….……. 8 Vision .…………………………………………………………….………….... ....... 8 Objectives ……………………………………………………………………….…. 8 Section 5: Corridor Boundaries and Major Land Uses ……………………....... 9 Corridor Boundaries ………………………………………………..……………. … 9 Land Use and Ownership Patterns ……………………………………………….… 9 Section 6: Existing Visitor Services . …………………………………………….. 10 Hospitality and Visitor Information Services .…………………………………….. 10 Support and Emergency Services …………………………………………………. 10 Accessibility .……………………………………………………………………..... 10 Interpretive Services ..………………………………………………........................ 10 Section 7: Inventory and Assessment of Intrinsic Qualities …..……………….. 11 Overview .………………………………………………………………………...... 11 Ecosystems …………………………..…………………………………………….. 11 Scenic Resources ….…………………………………………………………….. .... 13 Natural Resources …………………………………………………………………. 13 Recreation Resources …………………………………………………………… …. 14 Historic Resources …………………………………………………………………. 15 Cultural Resources ……………………………………………………………….... 17 Table of Contents - i Frontier Pathways Corridor Management Plan Section 8: The Visitor Experience ………………………………………………. 18 Visitor Expectations ……………………………………………………………….. 18 Settings and Activities …………………………………………………………….. 18 Enhancing the Visitor Experience ………………………………………………… 20 Section 9: Byway Enhancement Objectives …………………………………….. 21 Enhancement of Existing Resources and Facilities ……………………………….. 21 Future Byway Enhancement ………………………………………………………. 22 Section 10: Byway Resource Protection Program ……………………………… 23 Custer and Pueblo County Land Use Planning ……………………………………. 23 Conservation Easements …………………………………………………………… 23 Fee Simple Acquisitions …………………………………………………………… 23 Design and Development Review …………………………………………………. 23 Protection of Scenic and Natural Resources ………………………………………. 24 Protection of Historic and Cultural Resources ………………………………......… 24 Protection of Visitor Attractions and Recreation Resources ………………………. 24 Protection Priorities ……………………………………………………………….. 25 Section 11: Signage ……………………………………………………………...... 27 State Byway Signage ………………………………………………………………. 27 Tourist-Oriented Directional Signage ……………………………………………… 27 Interpretive Signage ……………………………………………………………….. 27 Outdoor Advertising Controls ……………………………………………………… 27 Section 12: Transportation and Traffic Safety ………………………………..... 28 Commercial Traffic ………………………………………………………………... 28 Traffic Volumes ………………………………………………………………….... 28 Accident Records ………………………………………………………………….. 28 Access Control and Highway Design Considerations for Pullouts ………………... 29 Highway Design Standards and Conditions ……………………………………….. 29 Maintenance Standards and Responsibilities …………………………………….... 29 Section 13: Interpretive Planning Approach ………………………………….... 30 Overview …………………………………………………………………………… 30 Approach …………………………………………………………………………… 30 Themes …………………………………………………………………………….. 30 Interpretive Opportunities and Challenges ………………………………………… 31 Table of Contents - ii Frontier Pathways Corridor Management Plan Section 14: Tourism, Marketing, and Promotion Objectives …………………. 36 Overview ………………………………………………………………………….. 36 Existing Attractions, Activities, and Events ………………………………………. 36 Tourism Development …………………………………………………………….. 36 Business and Economic Development ……………………………………………. 37 Frontier Pathways Image Development …………………………………………... 37 Target Markets …………………………………………………………………….. 38 Promotional Strategies …………………………………………………………….. 38 Section 15: Funding and Investment Strategies ………………………………… 39 Funding Objectives ………………………………………………………………… 39 Funding and Technical Assistance Partnerships …………………………………… 40 Section 16: Byway Monitoring and Evaluation Program ……………………… 41 Overview …………………………………………………………………………… 41 Review Process ……………………………………………………………………. 41 Section 17: Action Plan …………………………………………………………... 42 Objective A -- Byway Organization ………………………………………………. 42 Objective B -- Public Involvement ………………………………………………… 43 Objective C -- Visitor Services and Attractions Materials ………………………… 44 Objective D -- Interpretive Materials …………………………………………….... 45 Objective E -- Interpretive Sites ………………………………………………….... 46 Objective F -- Signage …………………………………………………………….. 48 Objective G -- Protecting and Enhancing Intrinsic Qualities ……………………… 49 Objective H -- Marketing ………………………………………………………...... 50 Objective I -- Funding ……………………………………………………………... 51 Objective J --Visitor Management …………………………………………………. 52 Objective K -- Monitoring and Evaluation ……………………………………… … 52 Table 1 Phase 2 Interpretive Media Recommendations …………………………Page 33 FIGURES: Figure 1 Location Map .…………………….................................Follows page 2 Figure 2 Byway Route …………………...……………….……...Page 2 Figure 3 Corridor Boundaries and Major Land Uses .…………...Follows page 8 Figure 4 Scenic and Natural Resources ………………………….Follows page 12 Figure 5 Recreation Resources, Visitor Services and Amenities ..Follows page 13 Figure 6 Historic and Cultural Resources …………..………...... .. Follows page 15 Figure 7 Visitor Experience Zones …….……..……...……… …… Follows page 17 Figure 8 Byway Enhancement Objectives …...………………......Follows page 20 Table of Contents- iii Frontier Pathways Corridor Management Plan Introduction - 1 In 1919 Arthur H. Carhart was the first full-time U.S. Forest Service landscape architect, outdoor recreation planner and founder of the U.S. Forest Service wilderness preservation system. In 1919 he planned State Highway (SH) 165, portions of SH 78 and SH 96, as recreational and scenic roads, the first of their kind. He referred to the Greenhorn Highway as a recreational road. Carhart was one of the pioneers to understand the importance of comprehensive and integrated recreation planning. He recognized the automobile would play a large and increasing role in American enjoyment of the outdoors. Carhart understood that one day, Americans would drive their automobiles for pleasure, viewing scenery and to get to recreation destinations. He envisioned these pastimes would become the number one outdoor recreation activities in the United States. Carhart pioneered the concept of automobile-designed and accessible campgrounds on US. Forest Service lands. He designed many campgrounds. Some of the first such sites in the United States included sites at the base of the majestic Sangre De Cristo Mountains and in the Wet Mountains. In part, the Frontier Pathways Scenic and Historic Byway pays tribute to Arthur Carhart's vision of what was to come and what is now. The Frontier Pathways Scenic and Historic Byway was designated as a Colorado State Byway by the Colorado Transportation Commission on December 15, 1994. Strong local and regional support, a well-organized byway committee and outstanding intrinsic qualities assured its designation. Section 1 – Introduction Frontier Pathways Corridor Management Plan Location and Route National Forest. There also are several loop tours off the highway. The Frontier Pathways Scenic and Historic Byway (the Byway) is located in south- Purpose of Plan central Colorado (see Figure 1. Location This corridor management plan (CMP) Map). The Byway is 103 miles long and presents a vision for the Byway. It details includes the 51-mile segment of Colorado ways to showcase an outstanding scenic SH 96 between Pueblo (at Interstate 25) and historic touring route, generate local and Westcliffe. It also includes the 52- income, as well as protect the very rnile segment of Colorado SH 165 between resources that make all this possible. The Colorado City (near I-25) and its junction plan is the result of with SH 96. Other byway communities local effort, pride, and the hard work of include Rye and San Isabel along SH 165, many byway partners. The purpose of the and Wetmore, Silver Cliff and Westcliffe plan is to provide short and long-term along SH 96 (see Figure 2 below). guidance for enhancing and preserving the Figure 2. Byway route . Frontier Pathways for visitors and local communities. The plan is a means of fostering economic and community development. The CMP also addresses the importance of protecting scenic, historic, recreational and natural resources that attract visitors to the area. The CMP is flexible,
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